Training tailored to the needs of TCA
This page brings together and centralises training courses for psychologists and dieticians looking to specialise in the treatment of eating disorders in Belgium.
In Wallonia
In Wallonia, training courses are organised by the centre of expertise CEPIA and are all given in French.
Basic training in eating disorders
(Free of charge and with government support)
Public: front-line professionals
> GPs and paediatricians
> clinical psychologists under contract
> registered dieticians
This training, supported by the federal government, is free for general practitioners, registered clinical psychologists and registered dieticians wishing to train in specialist care for eating disorders in young people.
Certification training in CBT-E for eating disorders
Implementation of the key components of CBT-E, a manual-based, evidence-based individual therapy. CBT-E targets restrictive eating behaviours (including anorexia nervosa) and binge eating behaviours (including bulimia nervosa) in adolescents and adults.
Audience:
> GPs and paediatricians
> clinical psychologists
> hold or be in the process of obtaining a 3rd or 4th year Certificate in CBT therapy.
> have followed or follow the basic modules (E-learning) available online on the CEPIA website
> be able to recruit one or more cases before starting the course
> follow at least 2 patients during the course
625 Euros for CEPIA members
FBT certification training in eating disorders in children and adolescents
Implementation of the key components of an evidence-based and manualised family therapy specifically for eating disorders. Family Based
Therapy" (FBT) focuses on restrictive behaviours (including anorexia nervosa) and the approach to hyperphagic behaviours (including bulimia).
Audience:
> GPs and paediatricians
> clinical psychologists
> hold or be in the process of obtaining a 3rd or 4th year Certificate in CBT therapy.
> have followed or follow the basic modules (E-learning) available online on the CEPIA website
> be able to recruit one or more cases before starting the course
> follow at least 2 patients during the course
625 Euros for CEPIA members
In Flanders
In Flanders, training courses are organised by the centre of expertise Eetexpert and are available in French and Dutch.
Training young people with eating disorders for registered dieticians
Training for psychologists and orthopedagogues working with young people suffering from eating disorders
Outpatient group therapy for eating disorders: the group as the driving force behind treatment
Thursday 21 November - 9.30am-12.30pm
Audience:
> psychologists not covered by the convention
> clinical orthopedagogues and clinicians working with adolescents and young adults suffering from eating disorders.
Dutch language training
Outpatient family therapy workshop on eating disorders for non-conventional psychologists
Tuesday 10 December 9.30am - 4pm
Audience:
> clinical psychologists
> clinical orthopedagogues and doctors who work with adolescents and young adults suffering from eating disorders.
Dutch language training
In Brussels
In Brussels, the courses are organised by the ULB.ULB.
Training in eating disorders in children and adolescents
Course duration
1 year
Type of timetable
Tuesday evening distance learning and Friday daytime classroom sessions
Price list:
- Standard rate: €1,400
Training in French
Clinical nutrition symposium 18-02-2025
This event, organised by the Interuniversity Certificate in Clinical Nutrition, the Belgian Society of Nutritional Physicians and the Belgian Society of Clinical Nutrition, represents a unique opportunity for clinical nutrition professionals in French-speaking Belgium to meet and exchange ideas.
Course duration
1 day: 18-02-2025
Price list:
- Free admission
Training in French
To register, send an e-mail to
certificat-nutrition@uclouvain.be
Ethical - economic accreditation requested
Find out more about the symposium
English (UK) 
Français 
Nederlands (België)